Purple Heart Awarded to Pvt Arthur Umshler for Italian Campaign wounds
The Purple Heart was awarded to Pvt. Arthur Umshler for wounds suffered in the Italian Campaign. He is the son of Mrs. Vera Umshler and a Osceola high school graduate. He was wounded on September 26 and is hospitalized in Italy. Lt. Roland reported Snandella from Luxembourg, Germany. Mrs. Dora Burgeson, now in Central City, was informed her son Staff Sgt Milton Burgeson had surgery for appendicitis in Greenville, Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Umshler
Umshler
Vera Umshler
Osceola High School
Italy
Dora Burgeson
Central City
Milton Burgeson
Greensville
Texas
Famous Boys Town Choir to Sing at Osceola Hospital Dedication
The Boys Town Choir of Father Flanagan's Boys Home, 31 voices, will perform at the Field Mass for St. Francis Hospital Osceola dedication on Sunday morning October 29. Sister M. Edmundine supervises the hospital staff and a full dedication program will be published next week as work continues toward the opening for visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Msgr. Flanagan
Father Flanagan
St. Francis Hospital
Osceola
Edmundine
New Hospital
M. Edmundine
Marywood College
Scranton
Villanova College
Villanova
Pennsylvania
M. Esther
R. N
St. Agnes Hospital
Baltimore
Mt. Hope Retreat
Providence Hospital
Washingon D. C
St. John’s Hospital
Springfield
M. Norbertine
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Reading
Misericordia Hospital
Philadelphia
M. Armella
College Misericordia
Dallas
Social Calendar Teas and Meetings This Week
Mrs Herman Anderson hosts Gab O Lot s next Wednesday October 25. Mrs Geo E Berck presides regular Ride A Wees meeting Friday October 20. Osceola Project Club meets Wednesday October 25 at 2 at Mrs Larry Lambe home to plan wartime Christmas. Entre Nous entertained by Mrs Lee Johnson Wednesday October 25 at Mrs Merle Dawes home with Mrs Marvin Dawes assisting. American Legion Auxiliary meets at Mrs Nick Gerdes home Friday October 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Anderson
Geo. E. Berck
Ride-A-Wees
Osceola Project Club
Larry Lambe
Lee Johnson
Merle Dawes
Marvin Dawes
American Legion Auxiliary
Nick Gerdes
Local Servicemen Updates From Osceola Community
Hospital Apprentice Richard Matheson is promoted to Pharmacist Mate third class at a Pacific naval station. Lt. (jg) Alex Mills returns to a Caribbean Naval Air Base after ten days leave. Mr. and Mrs. Hastings hear from three of four sons in service. Sgt. Ray fights in France while Pvt. Seth stays at Camp Beale awaiting overseas. Pvt. Jim Hastings tours Camp Blanding and takes furlough in Kansas City and Osceola. Alfred Grossnicklaus receives word from MoMM Clarence Imhof that he is stateside and due home soon. Clarence served with the Coast Guard in Greenland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Matheson
Naval
Pacific
Alex Mills
Naval Air Base
Caribbean
R. N. Hastings
Sgt
Ray
France
Pvt
Seth
Camp Beale
California
Jimmy Hastings
Camp Blanding
Florida
Kansas City
Osceolaly
Alfred Grossnicklaus
Momm Clarence Imhof
States
Clarence
Coast Guard
Greenland
Osceola Bulldogs Fall to Polk 7 6 in Conference
Osceola suffered a 7 to 6 defeat to Polk in their conference opener, with the Bulldogs outplayed for most of the game except the opening five minutes. They travel to Gen oa for a Wednesday night game on Oct 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bulldogs
Polk
Osceola
Genoa
Teachers Institute
Birthday celebration and multiple social visits noted
District 54 reports Annette Brand marking her fifth birthday with relatives visiting at Lloyd Wamsley’s Thursday. Weekend guests included E M Jacobson and Joana Stohbelin. Sam Wyman and family visited Will Turnly at Central City. Wisconsin relatives stayed with Chas Brand Sunday. Memorial service for Pfc Louis Staroska held at Silver Creek Thursday. Mr and Mrs C A Cremeen visited Raymond Neilsen Sunday. Mrs Ted Delamore spent week in Lincoln with husband.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Brand
Mollie ‘Carman
Lloyd Wamsley
Annette
E. M. Jacobson
Joana
Herman Stohbelin
Sam Wyman
Will Turnly
Central City
Wisner
Neb
Ted Delamore
Lincoln
Pfc
Louis Staroska
Silver Creek
C. A. Cremeen
Raymond Neilsen
Sunday Socials and Church News in Polk Area
About 30 relatives gathered at the Henry Mundt home in Polk County to honor Mrs. Will Wilshusen of Yuma Colorado. Local families and visitors shared weekend visits and church activities with notes of upcoming BYPU meetings and Baptist State Convention attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk
Henry Mundt
Will Wilshusen
Yuma
Colo
Colorado
Alfred Wohl
Crete
C. J. McCoy
C. E. Penrose
H. J. Bedient
The
Baptist Church
Laura Taylor
Betty Creech
Betty Glasser
Treas
Jean Aker
Winnie Lind
BYPU
Paul Lemke
J. T. Samuelson
Fremont
Wm. Richardson
Serna
Walter Meerkatz
York
Otto Wilshusen
Louise
Kenneth Wilshusen
C. R. Peterson
Osceola
Robert Lytle
Arnold Isaacson
Daniels
Leo Wurtz
Death of Polk County Pioneer Mrs. George Mace
Long time Polk County resident Mrs. George Mace, 80, died at home west of Osceola after a brief illness. Funeral services were held Wednesday at Fairview Church with interment in Osceola cemetery. Obituary next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Mace
Polk County
Osceola
Fairview Church
Osceola Soldier Describes Paris Visit During WWII
A veteran letter from October 3 1944 from Ervin Gustafson in Belgium reports good health rain and long mail delays. He recalls seeing Paris praising the city as nicer than London and notes his brief time in Germany while expressing doubt about the then current prohibition bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belgium
Paris
London
Germany
Bill
Ervin Gustafson
Farming Fears Loom Over Returning Soldiers and Farmers
Congress passed a loan provision to aid veterans buying farms but the Department of Agriculture warns farming may be hard postwar with low incomes. The booklet Shall I Be A Farmer questions whether love of the land suffices to pay taxes and debts as postwar prices fall and farm incomes drop, highlighting pressures on returning veterans and existing farmers alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Department of Agriculture
Wickard
Department
For Sale Jersey Cows From Meacham in Silver Creek
Thos Meacham of Silver Creek offers purebred Jersey cows for sale. One cow is fresh in December and the other will freshen later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jersey
Meacham
Silver Creek
Ruth Miller resigns as York music instructor to join Baylor
Miss Ruth Miller, longtime supervisor and vocal instructor for York city schools, resigns to teach at Baylor University's School of Music in Waco Texas. She arrived in York from Osceola in February 1938 and reported to her new post on October 11. Officials note no extra pay accompanies the transfer but cite the strong professional opportunity. Miss Miller will be remembered for the excellence of her school programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Miller
York City
Baylor University
Waco
Texas
School of Music
Miss Miller
York
Osceola
York iNews-Times
Wesley Chapel WSCS Meeting Highlights and Local Visits
The Wesley Chapel WSCS held a meeting with Mrs. T. D. Richards and noted a good attendance. Several residents reported visits and travels including Verna Richards in Riverside California and Mrs. Sarepta Brigham visiting Lincoln. Local social news lists numerous relatives, visitors, and health updates around Polk County, Lincoln, and Fullerton communities.
Brotherhood to hold open meeting in Greens Chapel
Community notes list an open Brotherhood meeting this Thursday evening. Ladies Aid plans a October 26 gathering. The column names multiple local residents visiting relatives and relatives stationed abroad, including Johnson in France and Teegerstrom in Des Moines.
The Swede Home Church Weekly Schedule
Rev Alfield E Franzen leads services on the 20th Sunday after Trinity. Sunday School at 10 Morning Worship at 11 Luther League meets Thursday at 8. Sunday School teachers meet at Ekstrorms home Friday 8 Confirmation class Saturday 9. Next week choir practice Tuesday 8. United Choir for the Reformation Festival November 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfield E. Franzen
Trinity
Luther League
Our Church
Ekstroms
United Choir For the Reformation
Fall Term of District Court Opens in Osceola
The Osceola district court opened this week with Judge Harry D. Landis presiding. Jury call set for October 23. No criminal cases listed. equity matters and four divorces appear on the docket. Divorces include Harvey H. Swan v Julia B Swan and Vera Cole v Albert F. Cole among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola
Harry D. Landis
Harvey H. Swan
Julia B Swan
Vera Cole
Albert F. Cole
Marjorie Poe
Francis E. Poe
Thos. I. Austin
May E. Austin
Extension Service News Reports County Labor Actions and 4-H Awards
A County Labor Committee is formed with Arthur Deeter Petrus Nelson and Merle Dawes named. War bonds totaling 48750 will fund 1500 bonds for 4-H projects in 1944. 4-H awards include four blue ribbons and one red. Rev John Kean will replace Fr O Boyle as pastor at Sacred Heart Shelby November first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Deeter
Petrus Nelson
Merle Dawes
Glenn Kresha
Knights of
Glenn
Gilbert Benson
BE. A.I McKeeman
Polk County
John Kean
Palmyra
Douglas
Sacred Heart Congregation
Shelby
Chancery
Michael O’boyle
Francis’ ‘Hospital
Osceola
Father Kean
Dawson
Nebr
Cathedral
Hastings
Friend
Burchard
Table Rock
Palmore
Father O’boyle
Scranton
Lincoln
Colon
Beaver Crossing
Aurora
Davey
Stormsburg Social Notes Hit Hastings District Conference
Mrs Ralyoh Nomsberg and Mrs Mary Farrell of Denver attended the Hastings District Conference of the Methodist church at Polk on Saturday. Several visitors including Leon Gustafson from Arizona arrived for a two week visit with relatives. Allen Johnson of Thachapi California, visiting his mother and sister, will return Friday. Mr and Mrs O R Thoren and daughter Bette plus Mrs Donna Watson of Missouri Valley spent the weekend with Mrs Alf Thoren and Mrs R F Cox. Herman Anderson and brother John traveled to Glenwood Iowa on business. Mrs Milton Seaberg arrived from Los Angeles to visit relatives for a few weeks and will later be joined by her husband.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralyoh Nomsberg
Mary Farrell
Denver
Dana Shostrom
H. F. Haverland
Hastings
Methodist Church
Polk
Ieon Gustafson
Bombardier
Arizona
Wentral City
Leon
Florida
Allen Johnson
Thachapi
California
Laura Johnson
C. C. Goodrich
O. R. Thoren
Bette
Donna ‘Watson
Missouri Valley
Iowa
Alf. Thoren
R. F. Cox
Herman Anderson
Glenawood
John Anderson
Osceola
Milton ‘Seaberg
Los Angeles
Calif
Seaberg
A. W. Larson
Fairview Social Roundup Includes Visitors and Farewells
Dennis Carson and family traveled from Lewellen Nebraska and spent two weeks with Mr and Mrs Dean McCormick before returning home. Local residents hosted dinners for guests including Arthur Yeaton Rexford Kansas and Bettie Christian. Other visitors included Jennie Lou Buchta from Omaha Boyd Mace from Sidney and Mrs Henry Strickland and daughter leaving for Tacoma Washington. S Sgt Virgil McCormick at Barter General Hospital Spokane would welcome letters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dennis Carson
Lewellen
Neb
Dean McCormick
Tom ‘Meacham
iMr
Arthur Yeaton
Rexford
Kansas
Ralph Nordberg
Stromsburg
Ansel Fredrickson
L. R. Meacham
Bettie Christian
Jennie Lou Buchta
Omaha
Boyd Mace
Sidney
Henry Strickland
Heitzman
Tacoma
Washington
Virgil McCormick
Barter General Hospital
Spokane
Wash
Rolland Boeks
St. Libory
C. E. Norris
Zetha
Ray Norris
Rexoord_ Kan
Tom Meachams
W C T U Convention Set For Osceola October 24
Polk County WCTU holds its annual convention Tuesday October 24 at the Osceola Methodist Church. The day includes call to order negotionals welcome minutes reports committees vocal numbers special numbers by unions and directors talks and prayers with luncheon at 1 30 and evening services and the election of officers ending with a benediction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
WCTU
Methodist Church
Osceola
Trued
Lulu Hendrickson
Anna Freeman
Polk Union
Stromsburg Union
Olive McBeth
Rev. Randall
Osceola Union Memorial
I Lindburg
Verda Noble
Osceola Union
Home Study Club to Meet at Olive Watts Residence
The Home Study Club will meet Thursday afternoon October 26 at the home of Mrs Olive Watts. Cpl Leo Richter of Paine Field Everett Washington arrived Wednesday to spend his furlough with his parents Mr and Mrs Herma Richter and with friends in Denver and Sidney. John Hiemer accompanied Edmund Bernt to western part of the state Friday and brought back a truckload of potatoes. Mrs George Irland underwent surgery at Immanuel Hospital in Omaha and is progressing well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brotherhood
Ladies Aid
Frank Snodgrass
Jennings Johnson
Omaha
Joe McCarty
York
Jess Stark
Bradshaw
Everett Loreman
Benedict
Abbie Richards
Jennie Hurd
Stromsburg
J. L. Hurd
Lyle Johnson
France
Vaughn Deay
New Quinea
James Grahm
Camp Bunnion
Farragut
Alfred Teegerstrom
Twife
Des Moines
Shreveport
Howell Cox
Ogalalla
C. W. Hennings
Koko
Home Study Club
Olive Watts
Cpl
Leo Richter
Paine Field
Everett
Wash
Herma Richter
Denver
Sidney
John Hiemer
R Edmund Bernt
Leonard Hieme
Bellwood
Jo Gabriel
Osceola
Bertha Richter
George Irland
Immanuel Hospital
Irland
Art Nelson
N. V. Gondringe
Leonar Hiemer
Phyllis Jan
Hershal Reisdorff
Victor Krumbach
Larson families host and visit across Swede Home area
Sunday gatherings featured Mr and Mrs Elmer Larson of Sidney with relatives including Rolland E Strom Clarence Larson and family and Johannah Larson. Other visits included Edwin Drewell Alda Nebraska Ray Johnson Frances Central City Grant Willits family and Carrie Johnson in Clarks. Lorraine Larson from Omaha stayed with Claence Larson family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Larson
Sidney
Rolland Estrom
Clarence ‘Larson
William Larson
Faily
Johannah Larso
Walter Larson
Edwin Drewell Alda
Nebro
Ray Johnso
Frances
Central City
Grant Willits
Carrie Joson
Clarks
Art Ekstroman
Ewald Pliefk
Luthera Hospital
York
Lorraine Larson
Omah
Hom
Claence Larson
Elmer Larson Sidney
William
Claence ‘Larson
Florenne Larson
Oma
Wm Oe
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Sam
Rolland
Luxemburg
Lee Snodgrass
Lee ‘Snodgrass
Mildred ‘Snodgrass
Navy
Chicago
Pearl Harbor
Saipan
BOYS
Sr. M
Francesca
College of Pharmacy
New Brunswick
N. J
Sr. M. Fides
Sr. M. Gonzalva R
Bon Secour Hospital
Sr. M. Violette
Mt. Airy
O.H.S
Carleton ‘Anderson
Travnicek
OHS
Sth
Misner Players
Joan D’ Arc
Wesley Chapel
WSCS
T. D. Richards
Lulu Burns
Kenneth Richards
Verna
Riverside
Charles
Crawford
Sarepta Brigham
Geo. Moseman
Marvin Iler
Marvin
Idaho
Ralph Gillette
Rising City
Vergil Rosenberry
Albert Schmoker
Ray Burns
Donald Burns
Camp Crowder
Lula Burns
Hazel Brown
Emory
Alfred Kuehnel
Joe Gabriel
Fullerton
Richard Gabriel
Roy Frame
Ellen Sandin
Avere
Extension Service News
O’boyle
Fairview News
W.C.T.U
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